Long-term care (LTC) insurance is not medical insurance, and it is not part of Medicare.
LTC insurance is a policy that you or your parents may have purchased from a life insurance agent or a financial planner. This type of insurance policy...

Many seniors today rely on technology to stay connected with friends, family, and loved ones. While modern methods of communication keeps us in touch from afar, it also opens the door to scammers who prey on senior citizens.
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A senior citizen is sent to the E.R. every 15 seconds in the United States!
Do what you can to avoid falls for your loved one by taking precautions!
This article does a great job covering causes of falls. (and they might not be what you think!)
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What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion and empathy during their patients' most...

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, yoga with seniors is popular in the Southwest region.Yoga...

By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of missing a dose or confusing pills is so high for...

Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s famous blueberry muffins? Try these simple...

Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In addition to health concerns, this can also cause...

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Family history is one major risk factor for heart disease, but an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and being overweight can also...